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  • Storytelling in Reston’s Nature House

    Jessica Piscitelli Robinson

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    Better Said Than Done got it’s humble launch at the Walker Nature Education Center in Reston, VA back in 2010. Our first and second storytelling shows in Virginia were fundraisers for the Friends of Reston. We continue to honor that tradition by hosting one or two storytelling fundraisers a year at the Reston Nature House.… Read more

  • Stranger Nonfiction Storytelling

    Jessica Piscitelli Robinson

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    In Better Said Than Done’s February show, “Stranger Than Fiction,” at The Auld Shebeen in Fairfax, VA, the storytellers shared some truly unbelievable tales. We don’t always post all the videos of the true stories shared, but this time you get to see every one right here. Enjoy! Richard Barr began the night of storytelling… Read more

  • Storytelling is Stranger Than Fiction

    Jessica Piscitelli Robinson

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    Every month, Better Said Than Done storytellers share their true, unbelievable stories. However, in our February show, “Stranger Than Fiction,” at The Auld Shebeen in Fairfax, VA, the storytellers shared some truly unbelievable tales. The first storyteller of the night, Richard Barr, presented us with a NY mystery. Solveig Eggerz, who joined the Better Said… Read more

  • Good and Evil Storytellers

    Jessica Piscitelli Robinson

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    In January’s storytelling show, Angels and Demons, Better Said Than Done storytellers shared their true, personal stories about the fight between good and evil. Though we always videotape the shows, we don’t always post all the videos. Below is a recap of the show with links to videos of a few of the storytellers from… Read more

  • First Storytelling Show of 2015

    Jessica Piscitelli Robinson

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    January’s storytelling show, Angels and Demons, pitted good against evil. BN Heard joined our stage for the first time with a heartwarming story of a call from an angel. Repeat offender Ann Cavazos shared a true story about a demon child – her child. Mel Pine’s childhood was relatively innocent if it weren’t for one… Read more

  • Angels and Demons in Northern Virginia

    Jessica Piscitelli Robinson

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    Join Better Said Than Done storytellers at The Auld Shebeen in Fairfax, VA on January 31st for a journey through good and evil. Angels and Demons: stories about good, evil and trying to choose January 31st, 2015 7:00PM (Doors Open 6:00PM) The Auld Shebeen 3971 Chain Bridge Road Fairfax, VA 22030 $10 Tickets (Available at… Read more

  • Storytelling: A Year in Review

    Jessica Piscitelli Robinson

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    2014 marked Better Said Than Done’s 4th year as Northern Virginia’s premiere storytelling troupe and 3rd year as the “Best Performing Arts Company,” as voted by readers of Virginia Living Magazine.  The audience for storytelling shows keeps growing, the storytellers keep getting better and the future of Northern Virginia storytelling is bright.  But before we… Read more

  • Give the Gift that Keeps on Giving

    Jessica Piscitelli Robinson

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    And that is the gift of great storytelling! It’s a great gift idea. Whether for yourself, or a friend or family member – learning to tell a fantastic story is a skill that can be used over and over – and that benefits everyone around! Better Said Than Done is a Northern Virginia community of… Read more

  • Last Storytelling Show of 2014

    Jessica Piscitelli Robinson

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    The last storytelling show of the year, brought to you by the wonderful storytellers of Better Said Than Done, was a masterpiece performance of gripping, true, personal stories. Watching the videos is never as amazing as being at the live show, but, if you missed it, you are going to want to watch these stories.… Read more

  • No Leftovers Here

    Jessica Piscitelli Robinson

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    In Better Said Than Done’s last storytelling show of the year, “Leftovers: stories of gluttony, forgotten things, and do overs,” our storytellers left no doubt about what makes us the “Best Performing Arts Company” in NoVa. The packed audience, at The Auld Shebeen, got to hear stories that ranged from heartfelt to hysterical. Mike Kane… Read more